Abrams, Wisconsin
Abrams is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,960 at the 2020 Census. The census-designated place of Abrams is located in the town.
Abrams, Wisconsin | |
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Location of Abrams, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 44°48′27″N 88°4′20″W / 44.80750°N 88.07222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.6 sq mi (97.3 km2) |
| • Land | 37.5 sq mi (97.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,960 |
| • Density | 46.9/sq mi (18.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-00175[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582651[1] |
| Website | http://www.townofabrams.com |
History
Abrams was named after W. J. Abrams, Wisconsin legislator and former Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.6 square miles (97 km2), 37.5 square miles (97 km2) of which (99.71%) is land, and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of which (0.29%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2020, there were 1,960 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% other race, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
Notable people
- C. J. Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town
- Johnny Greaves, professional American off-road racing driver, was born in the town
- Arthur J. Whitcomb, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer, was born in the town[4]
- Bob Wickman, Major League Baseball player, relief pitcher
References
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ . City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1915,' Biographical Sketch of Arthur J. Whitcomb, pg. 527
External links
- Town of Abrams Official Website